Planning a USA-India trip this summer? If you are booking Emirates flights to India or USA via Dubai till 12 July, you may get up to two nights of free stay at a 5-star hotel during your layover at Dubai DXB Airport, for travel valid till 30 September. Emirates also offers a Dubai Connect package for international passengers, which includes a complimentary hotel stay, meals, and airport transfers, but it does not guarantee a specific hotel category as it depends on availability.
Emirates offers luxury hotel stay in Dubai for free
With West Asia is returning to safe skies, Emirates Airlines is offering to make your Dubai transit or stopover a lot more exciting. As part of Emirates’ Dubai stopover program, you can enjoy complimentary stay at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, one of the city’s premium 5-star hotels. The length of free stay depends on your travel class. Emirates and Premium Economy passengers are eligible for one night, whereas travelers with First or business class flight tickets can get two nights for free.
- Booking Period: 22 June to 12 July 2026
- Travel Period: 25 June to 30 September 2026
- Dubai layover: 24 hours or more
Emirates’ free hotel stay offer: Terms and Conditions
It is important to understand these free Emirates hotel booking rules before planning your USA-India trip via Dubai, as the offer cannot be applied outside the defined booking and travel guidelines.
- The offer is valid for Emirates Airlines’ itineraries except the ones originating in the UAE, Afghanistan, Israel, and Sudan.
- Only new bookings made during the offer validity period (22 June to 12 July 2026) are eligible for the offer.
- The offer is valid for round-trip flight tickets. One-way travel bookings are not eligible.
- The offer is not valid for Emirates flight tickets redeemed in full using Skywards Miles or other redemption offers.
- The offer is available only once, during either your onward or return journey.
How to book Emirates’ complimentary hotel stay in Dubai
Booking the Emirates complimentary hotel stay is simple, but it must be arranged after you confirm your flight ticket. Follow the step-by-step process:
- Open Indian Eagle website and search for US-India itineraries for travel dates within 30 September 2026. Select Emirates Airlines from the left-side filter and review Emirates flight deals.
- Select your preferred itinerary for a round trip, enter passenger details carefully, and make payment to complete the booking.
- Once you receive booking confirmation, send an email to EmiratesOffer@emirates.com with your flight booking reference, arrival date in Dubai, passenger names, contact number, and email address to receive hotel confirmation.
- Alternatively, you can call Indian Eagle’s customer support (+1800-615-3969), book exclusive phone-only deals for Emirates flights, and request assistance to book Emirates’ complimentary hotel stay offer.
- You must claim the free Dubai stay offer at least 96 hours prior to your arrival in Dubai or before 26 September 2026, whichever is earlier.
Dubai stopover or tourism visa for Indians
While the UAE is a visa-free destination for US citizens, Indian Passport holders need a visa. Emirates Airlines offers pre-approved visa on arrival at DXB Airport to Indian nationals with a valid US visa or Green Card, or a valid UK/EU visa or residence permit with 6-month validity. Check this guide on Dubai’s visa on arrival to know what documents are required, what eligibility norms are there, the visa fees, etc. for Indians.
